Houston, measles and Health Department

2 possible measles cases investigated by Houston Health Department; Rodeo warns unvaccinated guests
As the Houston Health Department investigated two possible measles cases Friday afternoon, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo urged unvaccinated attendees to consider the risks of attending any large event.
Houston Health Department investigating 2 possible cases of measles in the city
The Houston Health department is investigating two possible cases of measles in the city. The Houston rodeo plans to monitor the measles outbreak.
Houston reports 2 measles cases as Texas outbreak reaches 92 infections, most unvaccinated
Watch for measles symptoms like high fever, ear infections, runny nose, pink eye, and a rash that can go from head to toe. If you have any, call your doctor immediately.
Houston hosting free vaccination clinic Saturday amid Texas measles outbreak
The Houston Health Department is hosting a free vaccination clinic on Saturday amid a measles outbreak in northwest Texas. The clinic will offer the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to eligible children and adults from 10 a.
RodeoHouston closely monitoring measles outbreak as health officials urge Texans to get vaccinated
The rodeo's barbecue cook-off is already underway, the parade is on Saturday and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off next week at NRG Park.
Houston investigating possible measles cases as crowds prepare for Rodeo festivities
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is drawing thousands of visitors into the city for livestock exhibitions, concerts and other events.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 146 cases, largest in decades
The latest update comes two days after the first death was reported in a school-aged child who lived in the outbreak area.
Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the Centers for Disease ...
Measles cases approach 150 in ongoing West Texas outbreak
One hundred forty-six measles cases have been reported in the outbreak in West Texas, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update today. This is 22 more confirmed cases since an update ...
Whitmire confident in city preparedness as officials monitor growing measles outbreak in west Texas
HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire told KHOU 11 he is confident in the city's ability to swiftly respond to any potential ...
Texas weather can play a role in helping the measles virus spread rapidly. Here's how
The West Texas measles outbreak continues to see more confirmed cases and, on Wednesday, the outbreak's first death. Weather ...
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Texas leaders quiet amid the biggest measles outbreak in decades
Declining vaccination rates, decreasing trust in government and a political unwillingness to endorse vaccines is shaping ...
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Measles alerts issued in San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos as Texas outbreak spreads
Officials say an individual who tested positive for the virus in West Texas traveled to two major universities and one of the ...
Dr. Peter Hotez: Texas child's death from measles a sign of 'very large, very dangerous' outbreak
The news on Wednesday that a Texas child died from the measles is a sign the outbreak that has already infected 124 is ...
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What to know about highly contagious measles and how to protect yourself
Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases ...